Press Releases

A federally-mandated inventory of publicly-owned drinking water pipes has determined that there are no known lead pipes in DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management’s (DWM) inventory. The inventory, conducted in accordance to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and the State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s (EPD) guidelines, was completed by an October 2024 federally-mandated deadline and can be found by clicking “Check your line” at www.dekalbcountyga.gov/watershed-management.

The DeKalb County Planning, Economic Development, and Community Services (PECS) Committee is pleased to announce the upcoming Unhoused Summit scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, in Multipurpose Room A1201. “We are thrilled to convene a range of partners to address one of the most pressing challenges facing DeKalb County—housing instability,” said District 2 Commissioner and PECS Chair Michelle Long Spears. “This summit will offer a platform to explore innovative solutions, engage community voices, and strengthen the County’s commitment to sustainable, supportive housing for all.”

DeKalb County Commissioner Robert Patrick, chair of Public Works and Infrastructure (PWI) Committee, along with Commissioners Mereda Davis Johnson (District 5) and Ted Terry (Super District 6), and the entire Board of Commissioners, invite residents, business owners and the media to attend a Water and Sewer Rates Townhall Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, Ga. 30030.

DeKalb County Police have searched and found no bombs at all six voting precincts that received bomb threats around 5 p.m. today. As a precautionary measure for the safety of voters and poll workers, voting at the locations was temporarily suspended until DeKalb County Police gave clearance to reopen the facilities. Once the locations were cleared, voters were able to re-enter the facility and cast their ballots.

DeKalb County Police have searched and found no bombs at five voting precincts that received bomb threats around 5 p.m. today. As a precautionary measure for the safety of voters and poll workers, voting at the locations was temporarily suspended until DeKalb County Police gave clearance to reopen the facilities. Once the locations were cleared, voters were are able to re-enter the facility and cast their ballots.